Nicesearches.com is a browser hijacker that installed onto your PC with the help an adware. It changes browser’s settings such as a home page and default search engine. So, every time, when you will run your browser, it will open a Nicesearches.com web site. In addition, it will change the properties of browsers shortcuts on the desktop and in the Start menu by adding argument http://Nicesearches.com.

When your computer is infected, every time you start Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Microsoft Internet Explorer (Edge) you will see this page. Of course you can setup your home page again, but next time you start a browser you will see that Nicesearches.com return. As mentioned above, the browser hijacker changed the default search engine on the unwanted web-site too, so all your search queries will be redirected to Nicesearches.com. Thus the authors of the browser hijacker may collect the search terms of your queries, and redirect you to malicious websites.

Technically, Nicesearches.com hijacker is not a virus, but the virus behaves similarly. As a rootkit hides in the system, changes browser settings, and blocks them from changing. Also this browser hijacker can install additional browser addons, extensions and modules that will display advertising banners and popups.

How to Nicesearches.com infection get installed onto computer

Probably this browser hijacker get installed onto your PC when you have installed a free software like E-Mail checker, PDF creator, video codec, etc. Because, most commonly Nicesearches.com malware is bundled within the installation packages from Softonic, Cnet, Soft32, Brothersoft or other similar web sites.

So, read term of use and user agreement very carefully before installing any software or otherwise you can end up with another malicious software like Nicesearches.com hijacker on your PC.

How to remove Nicesearches.com redirect (Step-by-step instructions)

The following instructions is a full step-by-step guide, which will help you to remove Nicesearches.com hijacker from Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome. Moreover, the steps below will help you to uninstall potentially unwanted software such as adware and toolbars that your computer may be infected. Please do the instructions step by step. If you need a help or have any questions, then ask for our assistance here or type a comment below.

1. Delete Nicesearches.com associated adware by using Windows Control Panel.

Press Windows key , then click Search . Type Control panel and press Enter. If you using Windows XP or Windows 7, then click Start and select Control Panel. It will open the Windows Control Panel as shown below.

Click Uninstall a program

It will open a list of all programs. Scroll down, select Nicesearches uninstall and click Uninstall.

Most important, scroll through the all list, and uninstall any unknown programs.

Once downloaded, close all programs and windows on your computer. Open a directory in which you saved it. Double-click on the icon that named mbam-setup like below.

When the installation begins, you will see the Setup – Wizard that will help you install MalwareBytes Anti-malware on your computer.

Once installation is complete, you will see window similar to the one below.

Now click on the Scan Now button to start scanning your computer for malware that cause a redirect to Nicesearches.com. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.

When the scan is finished, make sure all entries have “checkmark” and click Remove Selected button. MalwareBytes Anti-malware will start to remove Nicesearches.com browser hijacker related files, folders, registry keys. Once disinfection is completed, you may be prompted to Restart.

Open the Google Chrome menu by clicking on the button in the form of three horizontal stripes (). It opens the drop-down menu. Click to Settings option.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the “Show advanced settings” link. Now scroll down until the Reset settings section is visible, as shown below and click on the Reset settings button.

Open the Internet Explorer tools menu by clicking on the button in the form of gear (). It opens the drop-down menu. Click on the Internet Options.

In the Internet Options window click on the Advanced tab, then click the Reset button. The Internet Explorer will show the Reset Internet Explorer settings window. Select the Delete personal settings check box, then click on Reset button.

You will now need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Finish words.

Your computer should now be free of Nicesearches.com redirect. If you need help with the instructions, then ask for help here.

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